- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Sarala
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Yaen
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic philosophical song written by Kannadasan reflects on the inscrutable nature of divine will and fate. It posits that God has no enmity toward humanity, yet His grand design and calculations remain entirely beyond human comprehension and logic. The song highlights life's paradoxes—such as placing food before the satiated and poverty before the hungry—while ultimately offering a message of hope and resilience. It encourages the listener to remain patient and courageous, reminding us that just as a waxing moon follows a waning one and a fallen tree regrows, hard times will inevitably give way to better days.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kadavulukku / Avan kanakkai”
The second consonant 'da' matches across lines, creating a classic Tamil rhythmic flow.
Antithesis / Irony
“Pasiyillatha vayitrin munnae / Unavai padaippaan”
Contrasting life's cruel paradoxes where food is offered to the unhungry, while the hungry poor are met with poverty.
Metaphor
“Thaeipiraikku pinnaalae valar pirai”
Using the phases of the moon (waning and waxing moon) as a metaphor for the inevitable ups and downs of human life.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vagai illai …mozhiyillai”
The repetition of the suffix 'illai' at line endings establishes a poignant poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1970 Tamil film 'Yaen', starring Ravichandran and Jayanthi. The lyrics were penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan, renowned for writing philosophical songs exploring themes of karma, destiny, and resilience in Tamil cinema.
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